The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in Samoa says liberalising the international telecommunications market will create more competition which may drive down prices.
The Government will be terminating its exclusive ownership of full International Gateway Services by the end of June, opening the door for companies to apply for a license.
The Chief executive of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Tuai'malo Asamu Ah Sam says there is a demand for competition and once the market is liberalised, it will create opportunity.
"The benefits that competition brings; not only is there more choice for the users and the business but hopefully the prices will come down by fierce competition between the companies. providing international services, not only in voice but also in the internet and data."
Tuai'malo Asamu Ah Sam says the Office of the Regulator will be processing the applications for International Gateway Licenses.
